Okay, according to my LHS and the manual for the new ZW that I got, I can control convetional locos via the CAB1 TMCC through varying the output of the ZW. The LHS stated that I essentially have 4 powermasters in the ZW, so in going to TMCC, this was supposed to be the better choice.
Now, the questions...
1. Since I am wanting to run at least 2 trains on separate loops, can I control one loop in convetional mode while running a TMCC engine on the second loop using the ZW and the TMCC CAB1?
2. Can I control two more blocks from the ZW in the same way if I end up having four loops that are blocked in power, i.e. through Fastrack switches. I would like to be able to transition engines through different blocks to where I want to run them.
Thanks for all the help. I have been reading and asking questions about the TMCC for about 8 months and still I am slightly confused....
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Captaincog wrote: Okay, according to my LHS and the manual for the new ZW that I got, I can control convetional locos via the CAB1 TMCC through varying the output of the ZW. The LHS stated that I essentially have 4 powermasters in the ZW, so in going to TMCC, this was supposed to be the better choice.Now, the questions...1. Since I am wanting to run at least 2 trains on separate loops, can I control one loop in convetional mode while running a TMCC engine on the second loop using the ZW and the TMCC CAB1?
Captaincog wrote:2. Can I control two more blocks from the ZW in the same way if I end up having four loops that are blocked in power, i.e. through Fastrack switches. I would like to be able to transition engines through different blocks to where I want to run them.
Captaincog wrote:Thanks for all the help. I have been reading and asking questions about the TMCC for about 8 months and still I am slightly confused....
Captaincog wrote: 1. Since I am wanting to run at least 2 trains on separate loops, can I control one loop in convetional mode while running a TMCC engine on the second loop using the ZW and the TMCC CAB1? 2. Can I control two more blocks from the ZW in the same way if I end up having four loops that are blocked in power, i.e. through Fastrack switches. I would like to be able to transition engines through different blocks to where I want to run them.
Running on 2-separate blocks will require 2-channels of the ZW. The TMCC requires full power, and conventional is variable voltage. This can be very dangerous if the conventional loco enters a TMCC block.
There is an advanced technique outlined in the Lionel Guide to Command Control, Page 28, that illustrated how to operate a TMCC and a conventional loco with your CAB-1 by varying the track voltage. But you really only have control of 1-engine. http://www.lionel.com/products/productnavigator/InstructionManuals/71-2911-250.pdf
If you purchase a TPC you can run your conventional and TMCC Loco with the CAB-1 on the same or seperate blocks. This is also covered in the guide.
Kurt
Edit: Sorry Brent...I was typing while you were posting.
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